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Do you ever wonder if sharing Christian content on social media truly impacts others, or if Christian broadcasts, podcasts, and YouTube channels really make a difference? Join the Ladies of LoveTalk Network as they explore these questions with Troy Miller, CEO and President of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB). In partnership with the Barna Group,

NRB recently conducted a landmark study on this very topic. Today, we share the results of this study and what God is doing in and through Christian Media in the United States and across the globe.

On this latest edition, CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief CHRIS MITCHELL joins us from Jerusalem to report that President DONALD J. TRUMP’s multi-point plan to end Israel’s war with Hamas “is getting high marks from both sides”…and might position Prime Minister BENJAMIN NETANYAHU for another victory in Israeli elections in March 2026.

U.S. Senator RICK SCOTT (R-FL) offers his perspective on whether five more Senate Democrats will break ranks with their leadership to end the federal government shutdown.

JAMES ROSEN, Chief Washington correspondent for NEWSMAX says President Trump is cleverly using the shutdown “as part of his agenda to reshape the Executive Branch.”

Kansas U.S. Senator ROGER MARSHALL sounds the alarm over the FDA greenlighting a new ‘generic’ version of abortion pills.

And TONY PERKINS’ commentary warns that American society will decline without more young men—like the late Charlie Kirk—who boldly stand on values with conviction.

All that ahead on Salem’s THIS WEEK ON CAPITOL HILL, sponsored by AARP, releasing at 10AM Eastern Saturday on the Salem News Channel.

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In Malaysia, every citizen carries an ID card that includes religion; every person is classified as either “Muslim” or “Non-Muslim.” The Malaysian constitution promises religious freedom and the right to choose one’s religion. So what happens if a citizen changes their faith?

“Brother Samuel” will answer that question this week on VOM Radio. Born into a Muslim family, he came to know that Jesus was the Son of God, then chose to leave Islam behind to follow Christ. At first, he kept his newfound faith quiet, knowing that being publicly identified as a follower of Jesus could bring all kinds of trouble.

But as he grew in faith, he felt convicted about his silence. Jesus had died for him. How could he be unwilling even to acknowledge Christ?

Learning of his conversion, Samuel’s family encouraged him to dive more deeply into Islamic training and activities. Wanting to honor his father and his family, Samuel agreed to attend Islamic classes. But instead of bringing him back to Mohammed, the training forced him to become more rooted in Biblical truth and more capable at explaining and defending Christian doctrines.

In 2018, Samuel began the process of applying for a new national ID card, changing his religion from “Muslim” to “non-Muslim.” Seven years later, his court case is still dragging on.

While the most famous case of Christian persecution in Malaysia is the abduction of Pastor Raymond Koh, Samuel says there are hundreds of Christians right now in the same situation he’s in: trying to get the government to issue them new ID cards that accurately reflect their faith. Please pray this week for Samuel and for other Christians in Malaysia.

Next month is the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians (IDOP). The Voice of the Martyrs has resources to help you and your church pray for persecuted Christians on November 2 and throughout the year, including a new film telling the story of ongoing persecution in Democratic Republic of Congo. Access all VOM’s IDOP resources here.